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Readers Are Changing What They Read (and what to do about it)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 23, 2020 | Business Advice, Marketing Psychology, Promotion

What will the future hold for authors and readers? If you pay attention, you can predict what readers will be looking for in the future.

How to Quiet Your Inner Editor (so you can write faster)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2020 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Tips

James L. Rubart shares ten tips to quiet your inner editor.

How to Build Your Platform During Your Social Distancing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 23, 2020 | Platform, Productivity, Strategy

10 ways to progress as a writer while everything else is on hold.

7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 20, 2020 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Tips

One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2020 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

The more reviews you have, the more books you sell. And the more books you sell, the more reviews you get.

Kickstarter Tips and Tricks With Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 9, 2020 | Crowdfunding, Promotion, Publishing, Strategy

Learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign with Chris Fox.

What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 2, 2020 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Kindle Unlimited (Affiliate Link), also called KU, is the “Netflix of ebooks.” It costs readers $9.99 per month to get unlimited access to over one million ebooks. So, is it a good idea for your book to be in Kindle Unlimited?

State of the Kindle 2020

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 17, 2020 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn about Kindle ebook trends in 2020 with Alex Newton of K-lytics.

How to Work With Fellow Authors To Sell More Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2020 | Conference Tips, Promotion, Publishing

You are not in this alone! Authors who work together sell more books than lone ranger writers.

How to Rank in Amazon Search Results with Dave Chesson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 3, 2020 | Advertising, Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

Learn Amazon SEO tips and tricks with guest Dave Chesson.

How to Use Scarcity & Ubiquity to Make Your Book Irresistible

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 27, 2020 | Audiobook Publishing, Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Scarcity makes your book valuable, Ubiquity makes it profitable. Learn how your book can be both for maximum results.

How to Optimize Your Amazon Listing with Bryan Cohen

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 6, 2020 | Book Design, Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

The better you Amazon book page is, the more effective all your marketing efforts will be. And, put another way, a poor amazon page for your book can torpedo your other efforts.